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INTERNET GOVERNANCE / DOMAIN NAME<BR>
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News and analysis of Internet policy and governance<BR>
<A href="http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/01/07/icann-ceo-economist-ad">http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/01/07/icann-ceo-economist-ad</A><BR>
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ICANN's Sense Of Entitlement Takes Over; Shocked It Lost Its Bid To Retain IANA<BR>
<A href="http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120312/12074118080/icanns-sense-entitlement-takes-over-shocked-it-lost-its-bid-to-retain-iana.shtml">http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120312/12074118080/icanns-sense-entitlement-takes-over-shocked-it-lost-its-bid-to-retain-iana.shtml</A><BR>
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ICANN CEO Emphasizes Rules to Ensure Fair Rollout of New Top Level Domains<BR>
<A href="http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/icann-ceo-emphasizes-rules-to-ensure-fair-rollout-of-new-top-level-domains">http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/icann-ceo-emphasizes-rules-to-ensure-fair-rollout-of-new-top-level-domains</A><BR>
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Icann To Revise Conflict-Of-Interest Rules<BR>
<A href="http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/icann-to-revise-conflict-of-interest-rules-66619">http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/icann-to-revise-conflict-of-interest-rules-66619</A><BR>
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Two Domain Name Registrars Behind Most Rogue Pharma Sites, Says Study<BR>
<A href="http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251684/two_domain_name_registrars_behind_most_rogue_pharma_sites_says_study.html">http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251684/two_domain_name_registrars_behind_most_rogue_pharma_sites_says_study.html</A><BR>
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ICANN Plan for Industry Domains Blasted by European Banks<BR>
<A href="http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251222/icann_plan_for_industry_domains_blasted_by_european_banks.html">http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251222/icann_plan_for_industry_domains_blasted_by_european_banks.html</A><BR>
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The state of .tel in 2012 </A><BR>
<A href="http://domainnamewire.com/2012/03/13/the-state-of-tel-in-2012/">http://domainnamewire.com/2012/03/13/the-state-of-tel-in-2012/</A><BR>
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Domainindex.com Downgrades Internet TLD: .COM, .NET from AAA to AA<BR>
<A href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/domainindexcom-downgrades-internet-tld-com-net-from-aaa-to-aa-2012-03-13">http://www.marketwatch.com/story/domainindexcom-downgrades-internet-tld-com-net-from-aaa-to-aa-2012-03-13</A><BR>
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What's in a (Domain) Name? Fraud?<BR>
<A href="http://www.dailydealmedia.com/127what%E2%80%99s-in-a-domain-name-fraud/">http://www.dailydealmedia.com/127what%E2%80%99s-in-a-domain-name-fraud/</A><BR>
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CYBERCRIME<BR>
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Tacoma cybersecurity expert joins internet regulator ICANN<BR>
<A href="http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2012/03/local-cybersecurity-expert-to-joins.html">http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2012/03/local-cybersecurity-expert-to-joins.html</A><BR>
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The Difference Between Open Government And Risking Our Security <BR>
<A href="http://lezgetreal.com/2012/03/the-difference-between-open-government-and-risking-our-security/">http://lezgetreal.com/2012/03/the-difference-between-open-government-and-risking-our-security/</A><BR>
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Standards for cyber security testing to be introduced in Australia<BR>
<A href="http://continuitycentral.com/news06196.html">http://continuitycentral.com/news06196.html</A><BR>
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Keys to better cyber security<BR>
<A href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-03/14/content_14828031.htm">http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-03/14/content_14828031.htm</A><BR>
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Ukraine Seen As a Growing "Haven for Hackers"<BR>
<A href="http://www.cio.com/article/702087/Ukraine_Seen_As_a_Growing_Haven_for_Hackers">http://www.cio.com/article/702087/Ukraine_Seen_As_a_Growing_Haven_for_Hackers</A>_<BR>
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South Africa's new policy to combat cyber crime<BR>
<A href="http://twocircles.net/2012mar13/south_africas_new_policy_combat_cyber_crime.html">http://twocircles.net/2012mar13/south_africas_new_policy_combat_cyber_crime.html</A><BR>
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INTERNET IN AFRICA<BR>
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Thieves damage Tanzania's ICT backbone<BR>
<A href="http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52608:thieves-damage-tanzanias-ict-backbone">http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52608:thieves-damage-tanzanias-ict-backbone</A><BR>
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Global visibility of South African brand names <BR>
<A href="http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/82/72319.html">http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/82/72319.html</A><BR>
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Zimbabwe in top 5 African countries with fastest download speeds<BR>
<A href="http://www.techzim.co.zw/2012/03/zimbabwe-in-top-5-african-countries-with-fastest-download-speeds/">http://www.techzim.co.zw/2012/03/zimbabwe-in-top-5-african-countries-with-fastest-download-speeds/</A><BR>
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Kenya: Repairs On Cut Undersea Cable Start in 10 Days<BR>
<A href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201203140086.html">http://allafrica.com/stories/201203140086.html</A><BR>
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OTHER NEWS<BR>
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Just 8% Indians have Internet<BR>
<A href="http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_just-8pct-indians-have-internet_1662125">http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_just-8pct-indians-have-internet_1662125</A><BR>
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UK and US lagging on IPv6 adoption as Norway leads the way<BR>
<A href="http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2158830/uk-lagging-ipv6-adoption-norway-leads">http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2158830/uk-lagging-ipv6-adoption-norway-leads</A><BR> </div></body>
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